Otto Messmer

1892–1983 (age 91)

Animator

Biography

Otto Messmer (1892-1983) was a pioneering animator who brought Felix the Cat to life, delighting audiences with his expressive characters and inventive storytelling during the early days of animation.

His influence endures in the art he championed and in the many animators who continue to draw inspiration from his work; he rests at Madonna Cemetery and Mausoleum.

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